CH-803 Chinese Reconnaissance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
CH-803
Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Other
Basic Information
Name
CH-803 Chinese Reconnaissance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Designation
CH-803
Alternate Designation
CH-803
Equipment Type
Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Manufacturer
CASC
Date of Introduction
2008
Description
The CH-803 is a fixed-wing UAV with a cylindrical fuselage and canards, but without a tailplane. Propulsion is provided by a two-blade propeller driven by a tractor engine mounted in the nose. Another unique feature of CH-803 is that it adopts a forward-swept wing. CH-803 is mainly intended for reconnaissance and surveillance missions. CH-803 program begun in 2008 and was completed in 2011.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Engine
Propulsion is provided by two-blade propeller driven by a tractor engine mounted in the nose.
Cruise Speed
80.0 km/h
Range
30.0 km
Endurance
5.00 hrs
Wingspan
3.00 m
Payload Capacity
3 kg
System
Alternate Designation
CH-803
Type
Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)
Manufacturer
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC)
Mission
CH-803 drone is mainly intended for reconnaissance and surveillance missions.
Crew
Unmanned
Operator
1 ea
Payload Capacity
3.5 kg
Dimensions
Length
1.8 m
Wingspan
3.0 m
Height
INA
Weight
18 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
INA
Engine Type
Propulsion is provided by two-blade propeller driven by a tractor engine mounted in the nose.
Engine Power
INA
Fuel Capacity
INA
Operational Radius
30 km
Normal Operating Altitude
0.5 – 1.5 km
Cruise Speed
80 – 110 km/h
Endurance
5 hours
Ceiling
3.5 km
Launch Type
Catapult
Recovery Type
Parachute
Armament
Note
CH-803 drone is mainly intended for reconnaissance and surveillance missions.
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
UAVs
Air > UAVs
Filter Label
C
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
1.8 m
Width
3 m
Height
—
Weight
18 kg
Operators (2)
China
Serbia
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